Munster s Billy Holland to retire at season s end
Updated / Monday, 1 Mar 2021
17:04 I believe the time is right for me, my family and for Munster Rugby to hang up my boots
Munster second row Billy Holland has announced that he will retire at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old became the province s second most capped player of all-time last Friday when he made his 241st Munster appearance in the win over Cardiff Blues.
But he will bring the curtain down on his career at the end of the current campaign. I have always been determined to finish my career whilst still playing well and adding value to the jersey each time I get to put it on, he said.
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Eight senior players have committed their futures to Munster Rugby.
Jack O’Donoghue, brothers Niall and Rory Scannell, Craig Casey, Shane Daly and Calvin Nash have all signed two-year extensions while Liam Coombes and Alex McHenry have put pen to paper on one-year deals.
Commenting on the first contract news of the season, Head Coach Johann van Graan said, “We are delighted to be in this position, confirming player contracts for the season ahead.
“The calibre of this initial player group is a huge positive with the province retaining the services of experienced, quality players while also securing the futures of up-and-coming talent.
Eight player contract extensions have been confirmed today.
Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm several player contract extensions for the province.
Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm several player contract extensions for the province.
The eight senior players committing their futures to Munster Rugby are all products of the provincial pathway.
Brothers Niall and Rory Scannell, Jack O’Donoghue, Craig Casey, Shane Daly and Calvin Nash have all signed two-year extensions while Liam Coombes and Alex McHenry have put pen to paper on one-year deals.
Centre Rory Scannell has played for Munster on 138 occasions and has three Ireland caps. The 27-year-old became the first player to win both Munster Academy and Young Player of the Year for his impressive performances during the 2015/16 season.
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